Results 301-320 of 371 for speaker:Michael Conaghan

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Q!uestion No. 212 of 6 June 2012, the level of employment control framework credits that have been provided to Léargas and their current staffing level in terms of the ECF. [28401/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of employment control framework credits that has been provided to each body under the aegis of his Department; and their current staffing level in terms of ECF. [27209/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 626: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidance he is giving to local authorities regarding mortgage arrears on local authority mortgages and shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27207/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 627: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidance he is giving to local authorities regarding mortgage to rent on local authority mortgages and shared ownerships schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 646: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (22 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider an amnesty on the non-principal private residence penalties in view of the number of persons who are belatedly realising that they are liable and now face penalties of more than double the outstanding amount. [25023/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Health the proportion of consultants in public hospitals that are in breach of their contractual obligations with regard to fee-paying clients; the action he proposes to take to ensure full compliance,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/12]

Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his view on the conflict, and associated food shortages, in South Kordufan, Sudan; and the action he is taking in response. [25021/12]

Child Care Services (16 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I was very concerned to hear recently that the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee is to close three crèches at the end of June, including one in Ballyfermot College of Further Education. The facilities in question play a most important role in ensuring access to education. They make high quality...

Child Care Services (16 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The VECs have made further education a reality in this country for all social classes, and that has been a resounding success. Supports like those we are talking about is a vital ingredient in making and keeping it accessible. I believe that arrangements must be made. I have spoken to some potential partners already about this, and the Minister of State can turn those arrangements into a...

Written Answers — European Globalisation Fund: European Globalisation Fund (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications that have been made by redundant construction workers for European globalisation funding for enterprise support and the number of these applications that have been successful. [22274/12]

Written Answers — European Globalisation Fund: European Globalisation Fund (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the portion of European globalisation funding that has been allocated for enterprise; the amount of this that has been allocated to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22275/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health when the primary care centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, will be opened; the services that will be available at the centre; if arrangements have been reached with local general practitioners or if other options have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22276/12]

Crime Detection (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Earlier this week the Central Statistics Office, CSO, released the most up-to-date crime statistics for the period 2006 to 2010. These statistics contained some positive news. For example, the detection rate for drug offences stood at 90%, for murder at 83% and for weapons and explosive offences at 90%. This is good news and reflects the excellent work done by members of An Garda...

Crime Detection (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The key point is that the figures for burglaries have spiralled and detection rates have plummeted. That is very worrying as the people involved seem to feel they will not be apprehended, which comes from the knowledge that very little forensic work is being done at the site of these crimes. I know that from my experience. I thank the Minister of State for her response. I wonder if the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Mar 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount of the €10 million humanitarian assistance scheme set up in the aftermath of flooding in October 2011 that has been allocated; how this money has been spent; and if she intends to adjust the criteria for receipt of funding. [14743/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11778/12]

Written Answers — Local Drugs Task Forces: Local Drugs Task Forces (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will list any mainstream drug projects which have received funding from him since 1997; and if he will detail the amount of funding provided to each scheme in each of the years 1997 to date in 2012. [10095/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will list any mainstream drug projects which have received funding from him since 1997; and if he will detail the amount of funding provided to each scheme in each of the years 1997 to date in 2012. [10098/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will list any mainstream drug projects which have received funding from him since 1997; and if he will detail the amount of funding provided to each scheme in each of the years 1997 to date in 2012. [10093/12]